Torment: Tides of Numenera

Torment: Tides of Numenera System Requirements

Feb 27, 2017AdventureIndieRPGStrategy

Torment: Tides of Numenera, released Feb 27, 2017, is an adventure / indie game from inXile Entertainment. Its recommended spec points at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 graphics with an Intel Core i5-7500-class CPU; below we translate that into parts you can actually buy today.

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Official System Requirements

The minimum specs for Torment: Tides of Numenera call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460-class graphics, Intel Core i3-7100-class processor, 4 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage.

The recommended specs for Torment: Tides of Numenera call for NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560-class graphics, Intel Core i5-7500-class processor, 8 GB of RAM and 20 GB of storage.

ComponentMinimumRecommended
CPUIntel Core i3-7100Intel Core i5-7500
GPUNVIDIA GeForce GTX 460NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage20 GB20 GB
Original published requirement text

Minimum: Minimum:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Core i3 or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Recommended: Recommended:

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel i5 series or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Sound Card: DirectX compatible sound card

Best GPU for Torment: Tides of Numenera

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Torment: Tides of Numenera's stated graphics card is roughly NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Arc B570

~$259.99
score 21010 GB VRAMBattlemage

Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.

Other options at this level

  • Intel Arc B580 · 12GB~$250Buy
  • AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT · 16GB~$320Buy
  • AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT · 12GB~$400Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 · 8GB~$409.22Buy

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Recommended

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT

~$350
score 24016 GB VRAMRDNA 4

AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT adds headroom with 16GB VRAM - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

Other options at this level

  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 · 12GB~$520Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 · 8GB~$646.99Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti · 8GB~$659.98Buy

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Performance

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

~$430
score 27516 GB VRAMBlackwell

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti leaves plenty of margin with 16GB VRAM for higher resolutions and frame rates.

Other options at this level

  • AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT · 16GB~$539.99Buy
  • AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE · 16GB~$550Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 · 12GB~$560Buy
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super · 12GB~$809.22Buy

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Best CPU for Torment: Tides of Numenera

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Torment: Tides of Numenera's stated processor is roughly Intel Core i5-7500 level. The current sweet spot is the AMD Ryzen 5 5500, with cheaper and faster options either side.

Budget

Intel Core i3-14100F

~$104.97
score 130Raptor Lake Refresh

Intel Core i3-14100F is the cheapest current chip that clears this game's recommended bar. Fine for 1080p.

Other options at this level

  • Intel Core i3-13100F ~$100Buy
  • Intel Core i5-12400F ~$169.85Buy

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Recommended

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

~$84.93
score 140Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.

Other options at this level

  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600 ~$140.99Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 5 5600X ~$177.97Buy
  • Intel Core i5-13400F ~$180Buy

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Performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT

~$179
score 170Zen 3

AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT leaves plenty of margin for higher resolutions and frame rates.

Other options at this level

  • Intel Core i5-14400F ~$178.99Buy
  • AMD Ryzen 7 5700X ~$209Buy
  • Intel Core i5-13500 ~$265Buy

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Recommended PC build for Torment: Tides of Numenera

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Want the whole tower speced out? Our Torment: Tides of Numenera build guide pairs these CPU and GPU picks with RAM, motherboard, SSD, PSU and case at budget, recommended and performance tiers, with an approximate total.

Can these parts run Torment: Tides of Numenera?

Can the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT run Torment: Tides of Numenera?
Yes. The AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT is well ahead of Torment: Tides of Numenera's NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.
Can the AMD Ryzen 5 5500 run Torment: Tides of Numenera?
Yes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is well ahead of Torment: Tides of Numenera's Intel Core i5-7500 target, so expect a comfortable 1080p experience with headroom to spare.

FAQ

What is the cheapest GPU for Torment: Tides of Numenera?
Intel Arc B570 - Intel Arc B570 is the cheapest current card that clears this game's recommended bar with 10GB VRAM. Fine for 1080p.
Which CPU should I get for Torment: Tides of Numenera?
AMD Ryzen 5 5500 - AMD Ryzen 5 5500 adds headroom - a safe pick for 1080p high or 1440p depending on the game.
How much RAM does Torment: Tides of Numenera need?
Torment: Tides of Numenera lists 8 GB of system memory. 16 GB is a safe modern baseline.
Is a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 still enough for Torment: Tides of Numenera?
It matches the game's stated target, so it will run, but it is an older part. A current card in the budget tier above gives you driver support and better efficiency for a similar outlay.

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